Woven Straw PPU7-21 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C1AB8C, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Perfect Beige from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C1AB8C · PPU7-21
Woven Straw
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Woven Straw Technical Profile
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Woven Straw in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Woven Straw in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWoven Straw
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPerfect Beige
Perfect Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Basket Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
3am Latte
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Leatherbound
Valspar
Nearly identical
Camel Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Springfield
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Egyptian Sand
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Olive Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mochatini
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Woven Straw
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Woven Straw
#C1AB8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Woven Straw
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Woven Straw Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Woven Straw.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Woven Straw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Woven Straw have?
Woven Straw by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Woven Straw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Woven Straw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Woven Straw are Perfect Beige by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Basket Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cork Wedge by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Woven Straw's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Woven Straw?
Woven Straw has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Woven Straw's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.